Historic Sylt Villa Tied to Nazi Past Listed for €15–18 Million

The extensively renovated 'Min Lütten,' originally built for Hermann Göring in 1937, is now on the market as a luxury property with heritage protections.

• The villa, designed by Otto Heilmann for Hermann Göring, was built in 1937 and served as his summer residence, marking its origins during the Nazi era.
• The Birkenstock family owned the property from 1958 to 2019 before selling it for €12 million to an anonymous buyer who undertook significant renovations.
• Modern updates include renewed parquet flooring, a new chimney, partial basement addition, and advanced heating and home technology, all completed under heritage protection guidelines.
• The property, located in Wenningstedt on the exclusive island of Sylt, offers 202 square meters of living space, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a 7,755-square-meter plot with North Sea views.
• Listed by Sotheby’s, the villa is currently priced between €15 and €18 million, reflecting its luxurious amenities and complex historical legacy.

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